Managed cloud automation versus locally run trading software.
Gunbot offers local control, custom JavaScript and lifetime licensing but requires secure system administration. 3Commas is easier to operate and more corporately transparent, with a documented 2022 incident.
| Research factor | 3Commas | Gunbot |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Trust Score | 78/100 | 65/100 |
| Risk Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| Evidence Confidence | Moderate | Moderate |
| Product Architecture | Cloud SaaS · Cloud SaaS | Self-Hosted · Self-Hosted |
| Current Availability | Active | Active |
| Execution Environment | Provider Cloud | User Infrastructure |
| Source Model | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Technical Requirements | Managed interface; strategy and API configuration still required | User-managed host, updates and operational security |
| Custody Model | Assets remain at connected venues | Self-hosted, non-custodial software; exchange funds remain on exchanges |
| Pricing | Free plan; Starter $20, Pro $50 and Expert $140 per month at monthly billing | Lifetime Standard, Pro and DeFi licenses; Gunbot Unlimited $29 monthly; promotional lifetime prices change |
| Free Plan | Yes | – No |
| Supported Exchanges | Binance, Bybit, OKX, Kraken, KuCoin, Coinbase Advanced, Gate.io, Bitget | Binance, Bybit, Kraken, KuCoin, OKX, Bitget, Hyperliquid, dYdX |
| Bot Types | DCA Bot, Grid Bot, Signal Bot | Gridbot, Native strategies, Custom JavaScript strategies, DeFi automation |
| Security Score | 62/100 | 82/100 |
| Transparency Score | 82/100 | 55/100 |
| Features Score | 92/100 | 93/100 |
| API Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Withdrawal Access | Not required for documented bot connections | Usually unnecessary and should remain disabled |
| Paper Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Backtesting | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile App | Yes | Yes |
| Concerns Found | 3 documented | 3 documented |
Features and target users
The scores are comparable; the workflows are not identical.
3Commas
The platform covers DCA, Grid and Signal automation with backtesting, paper trading and many exchange connections. Feature depth is a strength, but it increases configuration and operational risk.
Best aligned with- Experienced multi-exchange automation users
- Traders who need DCA, Grid and Signal workflows together
Gunbot
Gunbot suits advanced users seeking Grid, native, custom JavaScript and DeFi automation with programmatic control.
Best aligned with- Technical self-hosting users
- Custom strategy developers
Security and custody
Permissions and architecture matter more than security slogans.
3Commas
3Commas is non-custodial in the sense that connected funds stay at the exchange, but trading API keys remain powerful credentials. Official documentation says withdrawal permission is unnecessary and describes an isolated signing system. The 2022 key exposure materially limits confidence until users can review current independent assurance.
Security score 62/100Gunbot
Gunbot's local model removes a central cloud key database but makes each installation its own security perimeter.
Self-hosted, non-custodial software; exchange funds remain on exchanges
Security score 82/100Pricing, bot types and limitations
3Commas
Pricing: Free plan; Starter $20, Pro $50 and Expert $140 per month at monthly billing
Bot types: DCA Bot, Grid Bot, Signal Bot
Important limitations- Documented 2022 API-key exposure
- EEA service transition and restrictions
Gunbot
Pricing: Lifetime Standard, Pro and DeFi licenses; Gunbot Unlimited $29 monthly; promotional lifetime prices change
Bot types: Gridbot, Native strategies, Custom JavaScript strategies, DeFi automation
Important limitations- Requires secure host administration
- Legal operator not verified
Sources used for this comparison
The comparison reuses the structured product research; provider evidence establishes product claims but does not independently validate them.
3Commas
- Terms and Conditions (Terms)
- Available subscription plans (Pricing)
- Pricing (Pricing)
- 3Commas security (Security Documentation)
Gunbot
- Gunbot plans (Pricing)
- Gunbot security measures (Security Documentation)
- Gunbot API introduction (Documentation)
- Gunbot Live security basics (Security Documentation)
Different workflows create different trade-offs.
Gunbot suits technical users who accept host responsibility; 3Commas suits users who prefer managed infrastructure.
Scores evaluate product quality and evidence, not expected returns. Confirm current prices, eligibility and API scopes before connecting an exchange.